Controller – CPG Advisory Firm – High Growth E-Commerce – Remote

Advice Personnel; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advice Personnel seeks a Controller for a fast-growing CPG advisory practice operating remotely across the United States. You will lead accounting for a portfolio of inventory-driven brands, owning the month-end close and financial reporting while collaborating with founders and executives.

The ideal candidate has deep QuickBooks Online experience, proficiency across ERP systems, and strong US GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• 4–10 years in accounting or finance operations.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and QuickBooks experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close for a portfolio of clients, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Prepare and present client-ready monthly financial reports with insights on performance and trends.
• Review e-commerce accounting activities including settlements, inventory transactions, COGS, and revenue recognition across sales channels.
• Partner with founders and leadership as primary accounting contact on day-to-day matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and close procedures for growth.
• Mentor junior accounting staff to ensure high-quality deliverables and best practices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives with the fractional CFO team.

Skills

US GAAP

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Job description

Controller - CPG Advisory Firm - High Growth E-Commerce - Remote

Our client is a fast-growing accounting advisory firm that partners with some of the most exciting high-growth e-commerce and consumer brands in the market. They're seeking a Controller to serve as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of rapidly scaling, inventory-driven businesses, providing hands‑on accounting leadership and strategic financial guidance as these companies grow.

You’ll have the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients, partner directly with founders and executive leadership teams, and gain valuable exposure to a diverse range of high-growth businesses, industries, and complex accounting challenges. With the support of a dedicated accounting team, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day accounting while helping clients optimize processes, navigate growth, and scale their finance functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, client‑facing environment and wants broad exposure to high‑growth e‑commerce companies. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in QuickBooks Online and experience working across multiple ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month‑end close process for a portfolio of clients, reviewing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and present timely, client‑ready monthly financial reporting packages, providing insights into financial performance and key business trends.
• Review e‑commerce accounting activity, including marketplace settlements, inventory transactions, cost of goods sold, and revenue recognition across multiple sales channels.
• Partner directly with founders and leadership teams as the primary accounting contact, providing guidance on day‑to‑day accounting matters and financial operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and month‑end close procedures to support growing businesses and increase operational efficiency.
• Review and mentor the work of junior accounting staff, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and adherence to accounting best practices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other strategic finance initiatives in collaboration with the firm’s fractional CFO team.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4-10 years in accounting or finance operations
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles
• Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks) and Excel
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments

Salary

$110,000 - $130,000 + bonus

The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity and other non‑cash incentives.